The United States Navy SEAL Team 6 has effected the rescue of an
American citizen earlier kidnapped by terrorists.
retwtr.com gathered the American,
Philip Walton, 27 was abducted by unknown gunmen
from his farm in Massalata, southern Niger Republic close to the
border with Nigeria, and held for ransom by his abductors.
The kidnappers moved him to Nigeria from where he was rescued on
Saturday by the US special forces in a daring raid before he could
be sold or used for any potential negotiations, officials told Fox
News.
“We had to get him before any potential trade or sale,”
a US official said.
On the choice of SEAL Team 6 for the operation, it was gathered
they were chosen for the operation because they are responsible for
West Africa.
The operation which saw many of the kidnappers killed involved
the governments of the U.S., Niger, and Nigeria working together to
rescue Walton.
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“US forces conducted a hostage rescue operation during the
early hours of 31 October in Northern Nigeria to recover an
American citizen held hostage by a group of armed men,”
Jonathan Hoffman, chief Pentagon spokesman, said in a
statement.
“This American citizen is safe and is now in the care of the
US Department of State. No US military personnel were injured
during the operation.
“We appreciate the support of our international partners in
conducting this operation”.
“The United States will continue to protect our people and
our interests anywhere in the world,” Hoffman added.
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